Apple & Herb Stuffed Cod

INGREDIENTS

· 4 tbsp. olive oil, divided

· 1 medium apple, diced

· ½ yellow onion, diced

· ½ green bell pepper, diced

· 2 cups stuffing mix

· Celery salt (to taste)

· Black pepper (to taste)

· 1 tsp. dried sage

· ½ cup chicken stock

· 5 – 5 oz. cod fillets

· Garlic salt (to taste)

· Paprika (to taste)

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INSTRUCTIONS

· Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.

· In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp. of olive oil. Add apple, onion, and bell pepper. Cook 2 – 3 minutes then add stuffing mixture. Season with celery salt, pepper, and sage. Mix well. Add chicken broth. Cook for 3 – 5 minutes until all stuffing mixture is moist and flavored. Set aside.

· Cut 2-inch slit into the side of each cod filet. Season both sides of fish with garlic salt, pepper, and paprika. Stuff 2 tbsp. of stuffing mixture into each slit.

· In another large skillet, heat remaining 2 tbsp. of olive oil on medium high heat. Cook stuffed fish for 2 minutes on each side. Transfer skillet to oven and cook for 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Serve.